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Agriculture Case Study

O’Shea Farms 250kwp Solar Photovoltaic System

3cea helped generate renewable energy on O’Shea Farms by delivering on a targeted energy saving project.

Project Overview

Company name:

O’Shea Farms

Project actions:

Design, installation and commissioning of a 250kW solar photovoltaic (PV) installation for cold storage on site

Finance source:

Internal

Funding & Construction:

SEAI BEC 2015 programme

Grant amount:

€57,500

Total project cost:

€287,500

25-year savings:

€687,500

Simple payback time:

8.5 years

With a large oil and fleet demand for manufacturing bulk GGBS (cement) at their plant in Kilkenny, O’Brien Cement management is concerned about promoting a sustainable energy practice while meeting its daily business objectives. However, after successfully installing their new burner and optimizing their manufacturing process the benefits and cost savings were clear.

The 3 Counties Energy Agency (3cea), through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland’s Better Energy Communities programme, is helping by administering state-wide funding for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.

Low Energy Lighting
Annual Energy Savings

210,000 kWh

Hgv Fuel Effeciency Funding South East Energy Agency Ireland
Annual Savings

€27,000

Reduced Carbon Emissions South East Energy Agency
Annual C02 Savings

39 tonnes

ANNUAL ENERGY (KWH) ANNUAL VALUE (€) ANNUAL CO2 (TONNES)
IMPORTS BEFORE PROJECT 1,901,181kWh € 274,340 349 tonnes
IMPORTS AFTER PROJECT 1,692,051kWh € 247,153 310 tonnes
SAVINGS 210,000 kWh € 27,000 39 tonnes